Letters
Peter and the Bear Lyrics

Oh man
Starting the song off with an exclamation to convey the gravity of what's to be discussed.

I guess we really going in on this one, huh
Acknowledges that the upcoming song is a deeply personal and emotional one.

This one’s for you Pops
Dedicates the song to the singer's father, who is the primary subject of the lyrics.

I still remember you and moms getting divorced
Reflects on the painful and significant event of the parents' divorce, which affected the singer at a young age.

I was a little youngin’, I was probably like four
Offers specific details about the age at which the singer's parents divorced.

Or maybe I had turned five so I remember it more
Clarifies the possible ambiguity in the previous line and emphasizes that the divorce was a vivid memory for the singer.

My moms and sisters was crying when you walked out of that door
Describes the emotional impact of the father leaving the family home, and how it was evident in the reactions of the mother and sisters.

I couldn’t understand why my pops gotta leave
Reveals the confusion and pain that the singer experienced when his father left the family.

Is he going on a trip, tell me where he’s bout to be
Shares a child-like curiosity about the father's whereabouts and why he left.

I seen em like two days later, he looked at me
Recalls the first time the singer saw his father after he left the family home.

Said he’d always be there for me, he just had to leave the scene
Conveys the father's reassurance that he would still be present in the singer's life, despite leaving the family home.

I said it’s all good, like I had another choice
Admits that the singer didn't really have a choice but to accept his father's departure as a fact of life.

Monday through Thursday on the phone I would hear your voice
Shares how the father kept in touch with his son over the phone during the weekdays.

Friday you would pick me up, you had ya son rejoiced
Happy memories of the father picking him up on Fridays and spending time together.

Watching tv late at night, you and I we the boys okay
Recalls bonding moments with the father, watching TV together late at night.

You would drop me back at home Sunday night
Describes how the father would return him home at the end of the weekend, after spending time together.

Taught me always keep that head up, everything’s alright
Shares an important life lesson the father imparted on the son: to stay positive and resilient, even in difficult times.

Then I started getting older, moving different we would fight
Acknowledges that as the singer grew older, his relationship with his father became more complicated and strained.

Cause every conversation you and I have, you think you right uh
Points out a source of friction between the two: the father's tendency to think he's always right in their conversations.

But I don’t always agree
Asserts the singer's own opinion and independence, even if it goes against his father's advice.

Honestly I don’t think I need college or a degree
Shares a disagreement with his father's push for him to pursue higher education.

You tried to push me for something better, that’s something I see
Acknowledges that the father has the singer's best interest in mind, even if they don't always agree on what that is.

But when are you gonna see that ya sons an MC, uh
Asserts the singer's own vision for his future and career path as a musician, which may differ from his father's expectations.

Yo this a letter to my Pops but in song form so it pops
Announces that the song is a message to the singer's father, structured in the form of a song to make it more impactful.

(But in song form so it pops)
Repeats the previous line for emphasis, and adds a playful note about the song's structure and style.

I was 13 years old when I first got arrested
Shares a difficult moment in the singer's past, an arrest for drug possession when he was still a teenager.

Smoking marijuana with my homie I ain’t learn my lesson
Admits that the singer continued to make poor choices and mistakes even after his first arrest.

Cause it done went and happened four more times, I had you stressing
Reveals that the singer's continued legal troubles and arrests caused a lot of stress and worry for his father.

I know I ain’t perfect Pops, mistakes all through my adolescence
Acknowledges that the singer made mistakes and bad decisions during his teenage years, as many young people do.

And you still giving me yo presence
Grateful for the father's continued presence in the singer's life, despite his past mistakes.

Birthday come around, you still giving me a present
Appreciates the father's continued efforts to show love and support, even through simple gestures like birthday presents.

Christmas come around, you still acting like parent
Acknowledges the father's role as a parent figure, even as the singer grows older and more independent.

Putting a blue crispy hunnid dolla bill in my hand, you so caring
Shares a memory of a generous and caring gift from the father, emphasizing his love and support for his son.

Even though you really don’t be showing it
Acknowledges that the father may not always express his love and support in the most obvious or vocal ways, but it is still felt by the singer.

You the definition of tough love but I roll with it
Describes the father's parenting style as 'tough love' - strict and demanding, but ultimately beneficial for the singer's growth and development.

Cause I got homies who ain’t ever met they dad n shit
Reflects on the singer's own fortune of having a present and involved father, especially compared to friends who never had that experience.

How you walk this Earth and you don’t know ya kid, that’s sad as shit
Expresses empathy for those who never had a relationship with their own absent fathers, and highlights the father's importance in a child's life.

Damaging to a young growing boys character
Asserts that the absence of a father figure can be detrimental to a boy's character and development.

The biggest blessing you ever gave me was staying there
Expresses gratitude for the father's simple and powerful act of staying present in the singer's life, despite challenges and disagreements.

30 minute drive from me but to this day you laying there
Shares a detail about the father's close physical proximity to the singer, and how he remains present and involved in his life even as an adult.

Even got the key to ya house, this type of love is rare
Shares a small but meaningful example of the father's love and trust in the singer, by giving him a key to his own home.

No I don’t always agree
Repeats an earlier sentiment about the singer's own opinions and independence from his father's advice.

Honestly I don’t think I need college or a degree
Shares again the disagreement with the father's push for higher education.

You tried to push me for something better that’s something I see
Reiterates that the father does want the best for the son, even if they don't always see eye to eye on what that means.

But Ima need you to see that ya sons an MC, uh
Asserts once again the singer's own vision for his future and career path as a rapper.

Yo this a letter to my Pops but in song form so it pops
Repeats the song's opening line and reminds the listener that the entire song is a message to the singer's father.

(But in song form so it pops)
Reiterates the song's style and structure, with a playful nod to the listener.

I love you pops
Conveys a simple but powerful message of love to the father.

I know I don’t say it enough
Acknowledges that expressing love and emotions can be difficult, but still important to do.

But just know I appreciate everything you ever done for me
Expresses gratitude for the father's efforts and sacrifices for the singer's benefit.

I promise I’m gon make it
Shares a confident promise and goal for the future.

Yeah
Ends the song with a simple affirmation and nod to the listener.

Peter Kings baby
Credits the singer as Peter Kings, revealing his identity as the artist behind the song.

Yeah
Repeat affirmation and nod.